Miami-Dade County Public Schools officials Board chair Perla Tabares Hantman and Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho are joined by a group of Miami Lakes Educational Center students who participated in the national “No Texting While Driving” pledge. The event was part of Hantman’s long-standing safety campaign to bring awareness to the dangers of driving behaviors, including text messaging.

  Miami Lakes Congregational Church, revitalilzing an annual tradition, is inviting the community to a “Messiah Sing Along” directed by Dr. Adolfo Vidal, and accompanied by professional soloists and chamber orchestra. This year’s “Sing Along” will be at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, at the church, 6701 Miami Lakeway South, across from Miami Lakes K-8 Center. The Christmas portion of...

  Betty Lou Meador, a 51-year resident and stable in the Miami Lakes community, dentist and community activist, and the mother of former Miami Lakes Councilmember Robert Meador, passed away on Thursday, November 19 at Hialeah Hospital, where she was surrounded by family members. She was 82. Meador was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on October 3. 1933, one of three children of George W. and Edith Mae Smith.  She graduated from the...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during November: For Children and Families: Fun Stories for the Family – Stories on demand for ages 5 and up at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18. Reading Ready Toddler Storytime – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For ages 18 months to 3 years old at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 19. For Teens:...

  Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan gave away a record 900 turkeys to families in need at the 11th annual turkey giveaway at Landmark in northwest Miami-Dade. Jordan and sponsors handed out turkeys and fresh produce to the elderly, handicapped, and social organizations that serve the community. The donated turkeys were accompanied by fresh produce provided by Farmshare. The turkey basket distribution was made possible by...